The Hill Articles: September 9, 2020

Cohen: ‘I guarantee that it’s not going to go well for whoever’ set up Woodward interview Pompeo says ‘substantial chance’ Navalny poisoning was ordered by senior Russian official Court documents show Postal Service removed 711 mail-sorting machines this year Trump says he ‘almost definitely’ won’t read Woodward book Meadows ‘would not have recommended’ Woodward’s access to White House in early virus days Dozens of Austrians with no US affiliation get coronavirus stimulus checks: report Woman votes topless after being told to cover anti-Trump shirt at NH polling place Louisiana elections official says volume of mail-in ballots could delay results by days Amazon to add 33K people to corporate, tech roles: report Pessimism grows as hopes fade for coronavirus deal Biden says Trump downplaying coronavirus threat was ‘almost criminal’ Anthony Rapp files lawsuit against Kevin Spacey for alleged 1986 sexual assault Democrats fear Biden’s lagging Latino support could cost him Trump courts Florida voters with moratorium on offshore drilling Hillicon Valley: Whistleblower alleges top DHS officials sought to alter intelligence products to fit Trump’s comments | House panel details ‘serious’ concerns around elections in four states | Irish agency investigates Facebook’s EU-US data transfer Portland adopts landmark facial recognition ordinances Former Intel chief had ‘deep suspicions’ that Putin ‘had something on Trump’: book Former DHS chiefs call for stepped-up response to election threats Irish agency opens inquiry into Facebook’s EU-US data transfers Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron says he’s honored to appear on Trump’s list of potential SCOTUS nominees Black birder who went viral tells story in new comic book Woodward defends sitting on Trump interview Raging wildfires close California’s 18 national forests AstraZeneca says no confirmed diagnosis yet for vaccine trial incident Urban unrest impacting more than an election ACLU backs campaign to end tech company contracts with immigration enforcement Trump campaign to press ahead with Nevada events after venues pull out Overnight Health Care: Trump privately called coronavirus ‘deadly’ while comparing it to flu publicly | Health officials pledge to keep politics out of vaccine process | Senate report finds mail delays slow prescription delivery ‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic requests pardon from Trump: ‘Be my hero please’ On Paycheck Protection Program, streamlined forgiveness is key Trump to host Israel, UAE for historic signing ceremony at White House next week Oregon wildfires could lead to ‘greatest loss of human lives and property due to wildfire’ in state’s history, governor says Overnight Defense: Woodward book causes new firestorm | Book says Trump lashed out at generals, told Woodward about secret weapons system | US withdrawing thousands of troops from Iraq Trump acknowledged downplaying COVID-19 threat, says Woodward book Wearing a mask could reduce COVID-19 severity, researchers say On The Money: McConnell shores up GOP support for coronavirus package | Biden unveils plan to penalize companies that offshore jobs | Trump faces fewer chances to bolster economic argument US to stop enhanced coronavirus screening for international travelers Democrat releases 15-second ad calling de Blasio ‘worst mayor in the history of New York City’ Canadian man faces charges for allegedly using slingshot to harass cougar in national park More than a dozen companies pledge to add Black director to boards within next year OVERNIGHT ENERGY:  15 states sue Trump administration over plan to open Arctic refuge to drilling |  Wall Street watchdog calls for carbon pricing, better prep for climate change | Global emissions on the rise toward pre-pandemic levels The first debate means everything Carl Bernstein: Woodward’s Trump tapes ‘smoking gun’ of ‘homicidal negligence’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Woodward’s bombshells l Biden clobbers Trump in fundraising l Democrats swamp the airwaves Hawley says ‘no interest’ in serving on Supreme Court after Trump floats his name Transport Workers Union president: Members will face job cuts without coronavirus bailout White GWU professor who posed as Black resigns Tom Cotton after Trump names him potential Supreme Court nominee: ‘It’s time for Roe v. Wade to go’ The Intercept’s Glenn Greenwald discusses U.S. case against Assange Democrats unveil back and forth narrative for workers in America College professors launch a #ScholarStrike over racial justice Poll: Trump trails Biden by 8 points in new national survey The Bay Area’s eerie orange skies explained What America’s Thinking: September 9, 2020 Trump says ‘perhaps’ he misled public on coronavirus to ‘reduce panic’ Democrats push White House to oust head of public lands bureau Joe Lieberman endorses Susan Collins: ‘I’m a lifelong Democrat but I put my country first’ We must take appropriate measures that allow kids to get back to school Trump unveils Supreme Court list, includes Cruz and Cotton Zaid Jilani discusses Trump’s move to cancel racial sensitivity training at federal agencies Omar invokes father’s death from coronavirus in reaction to Woodward book Denver officer suspended two days for implying domestic violence in text to woman: report Trudeau announces millions for first ‘Black Entrepreneurship Program’ Which candidate do you think can ease the hatred across the nation? Metropolitan Museum of Art names first full-time Native American curator Virginia’s capital bans guns on public property amid protests Arizona Republican lawmaker urges state to ‘unmask’ House panel details ‘serious’ concerns around Florida, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin elections Travel industry calls on administration to establish testing protocols for international travel Fauci says Trump did not ‘distort’ impact of the pandemic Whistleblower alleges top DHS officials sought to alter intelligence products to fit Trump’s comments California GOP Senate leader spoke at huge church event despite being under quarantine McConnell accuses Democrats of sabotaging COVID-19 relief talks McConnell backs stopgap bill to fund government into December Ecommerce & the American Small Business Man who brought sword to see Trump pleads guilty to assaulting Secret Service With COVID-19 receding, we the patients must fix health care McConnell shores up GOP support for coronavirus package Fox News signs Brit Hume to new multiyear contract The US, China and India must lead to reverse the climate trend Joy Behar: ‘I will take the vaccine after Ivanka takes it’ TV ads favored Biden 2-1 in past month CNN says Biden campaign gave it edited photo for biographical special Michael Cohen: Trump hates Obama because he’s everything he ‘wants to be’ Watch live: Trump discusses Woodward book Trump disclosed secret weapons system to Woodward: book Pence set to attend fundraiser hosted by couple who shared QAnon posts Senate panel to vote next week on authorizing subpoenas for Biden, Obama-era probes New Jersey experiences rare earthquake 15 states sue Trump administration over plan to open Arctic refuge to drilling Pandemic underscores demand for career and technical education Biden responds to Woodward book: Trump ‘failed to do his job on purpose’ Jacob Blake shooting increased support for nationwide protests, report finds South Dakota governor defends Sturgis rallygoers: ‘Exercised their personal freedom to attend’ Doctor who allegedly assaulted Evelyn Yang arrested on federal charges White House denies Trump misled public on COVID-19 Pelosi: ‘In eight weeks we’ll be celebrating the election of Joe Biden’ Biden leads Trump by 4 points in Wisconsin: poll Trump and Republicans’ August fundraising falls $154M short of Biden and Democrats How agencies should implement the regulatory ‘bill of rights’ Trump said he didn’t have responsibility to understand pain of Black Americans: ‘No, I don’t feel that at all’ DHS chief defends actions in Portland in ‘State of Homeland’ address New York City will allow indoor dining at the end of the month Wall Street watchdog calls for carbon pricing, better prep for climate change Cuomo says NYC to allow indoor dining later this month Trump lashed out at generals in conversation with aide: Woodward book Taiwan says multiple Chinese fighters entered its airspace Woodward calls Trump ‘wrong man for the job’ in new book Freedom Caucus member Chip Roy touts bipartisanship in first campaign ad Dartmouth quarantines 23 students over ‘serious offense’ against COVID-19 rules Kushner says ‘Alice in Wonderland’ describes Trump presidency: Woodward book Mattis told Coats Trump is ‘dangerous,’ ‘unfit’: Woodward book A socially and environmentally just way to fight climate change Senate report claims ‘significant delays’ in Postal Service delivery of prescription drugs Woodward: Trump insulted Obama’s intelligence, called him ‘overrated’ Alaska group backing independent candidate appears linked to Democrats British family files lawsuit against wife of US official over fatal accident Greenhouse gas emissions continue to soar despite coronavirus lockdowns, UN report says Breonna Taylor findings being presented to grand jury Bob Woodward to appear on ’60 Minutes’ Sunday to discuss new Trump book, ‘Rage’ New poll says NBA ratings have plunged because of racial justice protests Why the race has become ‘Trump the known’ vs. ‘Biden the unknown’ Top health officials pledge to keep politics out of COVID-19 vaccine process Woodward releases tapes of Trump interviews Top pro-Trump super PAC unleashes swing state ad blitz NIH director says US won’t skip safety steps in coronavirus vaccine trials Barr stands by DOJ move to defend Trump in Carroll lawsuit Trump’s PR can’t stop the virus The Hill’s 12:30 Report — Presented by Facebook — Trump, Biden duel in final stretch | Vaccine trial on pause after recipient’s ‘potentially unexplained illness’ | Biden visits Michigan | Trump campaign has 18 events in 11 states planned in the next week Former TMZ employees allege misogyny and racism: report Dallas police chief to resign by end of 2020 LA County bans door-to-door trick-or-treating Trump privately called coronavirus ‘deadly’ while comparing it to flu publicly: Woodward book Illinois university quarantines entire student body for two weeks Universal mail-in voting jeopardizes the equal right to vote, but absentee voting protects it Watch live: Biden speaks about jobs in Michigan Trump pushes back on reported cancellation of Navy contracts with Catholic priests Two women indicted for hate crimes over confrontation with Trump supporters Kirstie Alley rips new Oscar diversity standards: ‘OSCAR ORWELL’ marks ‘disgrace to artists everywhere’ Watch live: McEnany holds press briefing Donald Trump Jr. on alleged Kenosha shooter: He shouldn’t have been at the protests, but ‘we all do stupid things at 17’ Top Armed Services Republican ‘dismayed’ at Trump comments on military leaders India at a Crossroads Arizona Supreme Court rejects Kanye West’s bid to appear on ballot Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings sparks backfire for not wearing a mask, calling it a ‘brave’ move Ukrainian religious leader who blamed coronavirus on gay marriage has COVID-19 Walmart testing drone delivery of groceries, other products Whitmer says planned Trump event is ‘distressing,’ while Biden campaign is ‘following the science’ White House says reducing record debt will be ‘big second-term priority’ for Trump WHO says safety has to come first in coronavirus vaccine development FDA: We’re constantly working on COVID testing options Faced with few options, colleges must make their case Human rights coalition calls on IOC to ‘reverse its mistake’ in awarding Winter Games to China CNN’s Zucker discussed weekly Trump show, offered debate advice in 2016 call: audio Uber pledges net-zero emissions by 2040 Global emissions on the rise toward pre-pandemic levels How would a Biden administration use Trump’s unspent wall money? Rising: September 9, 2020 Parents of Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery thank Osaka for representing their children at US Open Pope: No one should seek to profit from pandemic Twitter explodes over Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination: ‘This is going to be glorious’ Veteran suicide prevention must not become partisan issue for Congress High school retracts claim that alum died from COVID-19 Longtime GOP election lawyer: ‘There’s no proof of widespread fraud’ Fauci: AstraZeneca pause in vaccine production ‘not uncommon’ Stocks recover after three-day rout Half of US households in the four largest cities are struggling to pay bills amid coronavirus pandemic: poll US to draw down to 3,000 troops in Iraq ‘Clear and inescapable’: The choice between Trump and Biden Biden leads in six swing states: CNBC poll Norwegian official nominates Trump for Nobel prize, citing Israel-UAE agreement Fewer Americans see progress on civil rights for Black Americans: poll US coronavirus deaths approach 190,000 Watch live: Senate hearing on vaccines A delayed mail truck can decide the presidency Cruz says he’ll vote for GOP coronavirus bill Fauci: Lack of masks at Trump rallies frustrating Americans’ outlook on pandemic less negative: Gallup Zoning isn’t a partisan issue — why is Trump making it one? Zuckerberg: ‘Just wrong’ to say conservatives drive Facebook Biden up by 9 points in Pennsylvania: poll What would Biden do when it comes to charter schools? Biden unveils plan to penalize companies that offshore jobs ahead of Michigan visit Biden tops Trump by 12 points in new national survey Trump administration to withdraw more troops from Iraq Webb: Serbia and Kosovo move forward … with the help of the United States Mellman: The 2016 and 2020 races: What’s different? Budowsky: How Biden can win the presidential debates The Hill’s Morning Report – Sponsored by National Industries for the Blind – Prudent or ‘pathetic’? GOP senators plan to vote on coronavirus relief Thursday Trump faces fewer chances to bolster economic argument Economists fear worsening inequality during recovery Biden pick creates furor, underscoring bitterness over Obama immigration policy Trump, Biden take fight to campaign trail as finish line nears McConnell tries to unify GOP Lobbying world